Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Uriel Oputa has shared a deeply emotional glimpse into her journey of caring for her ailing mother, who suffers from vascular dementia.
Opening up on her Instagram story, Uriel described the past few days as profoundly challenging, as she’s been solely responsible for her mother’s care—a role filled with both love and heartache.
In a heartfelt revelation, Uriel admitted she had to come to terms with forgiving her mother for not managing her high blood pressure, a factor that led to this heartbreaking decline.
Uriel expressed the bittersweet reality of having to forgive her mother for possibly missing some of life’s most cherished milestones, like the birth of her future children. She highlighted the emotional toll of her mother’s illness and the painful acceptance of what may never come.
Uriel also opened up about the toll her mother’s illness has taken on her, admitting that it often leaves her feeling unproductive in other areas of her life. Yet, in the midst of these struggles, she’s found comfort in reflecting on her path to forgiveness—a journey that has given her strength and perspective.
In a vulnerable moment, Uriel also shared that she has forgiven herself for her past reactions to her mother’s situation, allowing herself to move forward with compassion and acceptance.
Driven by her personal experience, Uriel revealed that her newfound passion for health awareness and prevention is rooted in a desire to spare others from similar heartache. Through this advocacy, she hopes to inspire others to take proactive steps toward their health.
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“These last few days have been incredibly hard. Yesterday, I fed my mother breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which meant I couldn’t get to anything else. It left me feeling unproductive, but it reminded me of one of the biggest things I’ve overcome: forgiveness.
“I had to forgive my mother. I forgave her for not taking her high blood pressure medication on time. Something that might have prevented her stroke and eventually, her vascular dementia. I forgave her for likely not being here when I have children and for not being able to do our traditional rites when a woman gives birth. And I forgave myself for the way I’d acted at times, knowing she wouldn’t be there. Over the years, I realized I was carrying a lot of anger, and I finally let it go.
This experience is why I’m so passionate about speaking on health and prevention. I want to make sure others don’t go through what I’m going through now. Because it’s fucking hard.
I just want the old times”.
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